Healthy Habits for Arthritis Prevention
Talk to your gastroenterologist about joint pain. You might think your gastroenterologist doesn’t need to hear about your achy joints, but they should be the first person you speak to about your symptoms, Dr. Naik says.
Tell your doctor which joints are affected, whether the pain is moving from one joint to another, and if there’s swelling. You should also specify whether your UC is in remission or if you’re in a flare, Naik says. Your gastroenterologist can help advise you on how to treat the symptoms. “If those things aren’t working, going to a rheumatologist can be very helpful,” he says.
Work with a physical therapist. Because arthritis can limit your range of motion, a physical therapist can give you a plan to improve your flexibility and strength while reducing any pain. This is an important part of your treatment plan, Fischer says.
The World Health Organization recommends that a 150-lb person ingest less than 200 milligrams (mg) of turmeric per day; the limit for a 200-lb person is 270 mg per day. Be careful with supplements, which can come in high doses and aren’t regulated for safety or efficacy. They can cause adverse effects ranging from nausea to liver damage when consumed in excess.
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